Title: Puerto Rico Holiday Schedule for Personnel or Employee Manual or Handbook Introduction: The Puerto Rico holiday schedules for personnel or employee manual or handbook outline the official holidays observed in Puerto Rico for employees. This comprehensive guide ensures that all employees are aware of the holidays, their entitlements, and any special provisions related to these holidays. There are two types of Puerto Rico holiday schedules, namely statutory holidays and optional holidays, which are further discussed below. Section 1: Statutory Holidays in Puerto Rico: 1. Christmas Day (Naiad): Celebrated on December 25th, this is a religious and public holiday. Employees are entitled to a day off with full pay. 2. New Year's Day (Anon Nero): Celebrated on January 1st, this is a statutory holiday across Puerto Rico. Employees are entitled to a day off with full pay. 3. Three Kings' Day (Did de Los Reyes Lagos): Celebrated on January 6th, this holiday marks the arrival of the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem. Employees may be granted a day off or a flexible work schedule depending on company policies. 4. Good Friday (Earned Santa): Observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, Good Friday is a religious holiday. Employees may be granted a day off or a flexible work schedule depending on company policies. 5. Thanksgiving Day (Did DE Action DE Gracias): Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, this holiday is not a statutory holiday, but many companies grant a day off or flexible work schedule to their employees. Section 2: Optional Holidays in Puerto Rico: Apart from the statutory holidays, Puerto Rico also observes several optional holidays. The following are some examples: 1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Did de Martin Luther King Jr.): Celebrated on the third Monday of January, this holiday honors the civil rights leader. Companies may choose to give their employees a day off or follow a flexible work schedule. 2. Memorial Day (Did Commemorative): Celebrated on the last Monday of May, this optional holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Companies may choose to give their employees a day off or follow a flexible work schedule. 3. Independence Day (Did DE la Independence): Celebrated on July 4th, this optional holiday commemorates the United States' independence. Companies may choose to give their employees a day off or follow a flexible work schedule. Conclusion: The Puerto Rico holiday schedule for personnel or employee manual/handbook ensures that employees are well-informed about the statutory and optional holidays they are entitled to. By including this information, businesses create a more inclusive and respectful work environment, fostering employee satisfaction and compliance with legal requirements. It is crucial for organizations to review and update this schedule regularly to accommodate any changes or new holidays added by the Puerto Rican government.